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Elan appoints Navsail as New Zealand Dealer

by Luka Kepec on 4 Jun 2011
Navsail expand Dealership to New Zealand Elan Sports
Nautic division of Elan d.o.o. Slovenia, is pleased to announce the appointment of Navsail as the sole Elan Yacht Dealer for New Zealand.

Elan sees this move as a consolidation of the two markets, New Zealand and Australia, giving new direction and support for their yacht range in this part of the Pacific with Navsail having held the Australian Dealership for past 8 years.

The Gulf Group Marine Brokerage take the role as the sole Elan Agents in New Zealand with renewed backing and support. With 13 offices covering the North and South Islands, they are keenly placed to promote and service the highly desirable Elan range of yachts.

The Elan Performance Cruiser range built by the boutique boat yard and designed by the distinguished British nautical designer, Rob Humphreys was introduced to Australian market in 2003, with the Impression Cruising line following in 2004.

As part of a major sports manufacturing group, the Elan boatbuilding yard, together with their famous ski and snowboards, has a long and successful history stretching well over 60 years.

Elan yachts are recognized as living true to their name with their panache for producing high-tech, high quality, fast performance yachts for the discerning sailor, continuously scooping a cache of awards including, several prestigious European Yacht of the Year Awards and Nominations.
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